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Myron Gardner is making it hard for Erik Spoelstra to keep him off the floor Myron Gardner is making a strong case to break into Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra's regular rotation.

OCTOBER 9 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Pelicans' preseason has proved Derik Queen doesn't fit their win-now timeline Derik Queen needs time to become a contributor to winning basketball, and playing him is not allowing the Pelicans to reach their ceiling.

OCTOBER 9 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Heat got close look at trade target ideas in preseason Pelicans game The Miami Heat just squared off against the New Orleans Pelicans, who have some potential trade targets on the roster.

OCTOBER 9 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Giannis' early Heat minutes are showing how Miami can pace him for the playoffs It's only preseason, but Giannis Antetokounmpo is showing a robust skill set that could help the two-time MVP add some hardware.

OCTOBER 9 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Grading Every Pelicans Player After Preseason Loss vs. Heat The New Orleans Pelicans got solid contributions from a lot of players against Miami. What they didn't get was enough from the two players e...

OCTOBER 9 • SI.COM

Calling the Cavaliers losers of the James Harden-Darius Garland trade makes no sense The Los Angeles Clippers have not earned being called winners of their trade deadline deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Not by a long shot.

OCTOBER 9 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Nick Richards - Grabs nine boards in win Richards finished with five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, one steal and one block in 15 minutes during Thursday's 128-118 preseason victory over New Orleans.

Impact Richards made his presence felt on the glass, collecting nine rebounds despite playing fewer than 15 minutes. The veteran center also contributed defensively with a steal and a block, providing Miami with productive frontcourt minutes. With Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo occupying prominent roles, Richards figures to serve primarily as a reserve big man, limiting his fantasy appeal outside deeper formats.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE